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The Naked City

1948·Movie·NR·96 min·7.2(283)

The soul of a city. Her glory stripped! Her passion bared!

After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder.

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Where to watch The Naked City in United States

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Where is The Naked City streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
IndiaArtiflix, Plex
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, PlexAmazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
CanadaCriterion Channel, Artiflix, Tubi TV, PlexApple TV Store
AustraliaArtiflix, Tubi TV, Plex
GermanyArtiflix, Plex
FranceArtiflix, Plex, Molotov TVAmazon Video
SpainFilmin, Artiflix, Plex
BrazilFilmicca, Artiflix, Plex
JapanFOD, Artiflix, Plex

About The Naked City

The Naked City is a 1948 English-language crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Jules Dassin. The cast is led by Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Duff, Dorothy Hart. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.

The Naked City was produced by Universal International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 4, 1948, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Jules Dassin
Writers
Albert Maltz, Malvin Wald
Release date
March 4, 1948
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Universal International Pictures
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The Naked City cast & crew

The Naked City was directed by Jules Dassin and written by Albert Maltz and Malvin Wald.

The cast features Barry Fitzgerald as Lt. Dan Muldoon, Howard Duff as Frank Niles, Dorothy Hart as Ruth Morrison, Don Taylor as Jimmy Halloran, Frank Conroy as Captain Donahue, and Ted de Corsia as Willy Garzah.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frank Skinner, cinematography is by William H. Daniels, and it was produced by Mark Hellinger.

Is The Naked City worth watching?

The Naked City holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 283 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime, mystery, and thriller, The Naked City is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Naked City

In United States, you can stream The Naked City on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, and Artiflix, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Naked City

Barry Fitzgerald

Barry Fitzgerald

Lt. Dan Muldoon

Howard Duff

Howard Duff

Frank Niles

Dorothy Hart

Dorothy Hart

Ruth Morrison

Don Taylor

Don Taylor

Jimmy Halloran

Frank Conroy

Frank Conroy

Captain Donahue

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

Willy Garzah

House Jameson

House Jameson

Dr. Lawrence Stoneman

Anne Sargent

Anne Sargent

Mrs. Halloran

Adelaide Klein

Adelaide Klein

Mrs. Batory

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Grover Burgess

Mr. Batory

Tom Pedi

Tom Pedi

Detective Perelli

Enid Markey

Enid Markey

Mrs. Hylton

The Naked City — FAQs

Where can I watch The Naked City in United States?

The Naked City is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.

Is The Naked City on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — The Naked City is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is The Naked City in?

The Naked City is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Naked City?

The Naked City runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).

What is The Naked City rated?

The Naked City is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 283 ratings.

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